Monthly Archives: February 2010

Today was a great running day! The temperature was perfect. The sun shone bright in a near cloudless sky. My ipod was playing my favorite songs for speed. But best of all, my girls were right there to cheer me … Continue reading →

This week we have been reading about Thomas Jefferson and The Declaration of Independence. One of the activities was to make a quill pen and berry ink so students could try and write like the colonists did. The ingredients for … Continue reading →

February 21, 2010 marks the 12 year date of our marriage! And praise be to God that we are able to recognize this day with great joy!!! And although we have now been married 12 years, Rob and I like … Continue reading →

This post is two fold. The 1st is a plug for this great reading program , ‘Teach your child to read in a 100 easy lessons.’ I started going through this book with Halle when she turned 4 and was … Continue reading →

last year’s card had pictures of the girls. But this year, I used pictures the girls made themselves. A friend of ours had sent out a Valentine card using her children’s heart art work; I just loved that idea (and … Continue reading →

The foster parents, that is!! yep – as of January 26, 2010 The Department of Protective and Regulatory Services has licensed us for foster/adopt/respite child care services! We are official – finally!!! The start of this journey really began a … Continue reading →

The choosing of Halle’s birthday theme each year is always something to look forward to! She has a very imaginative mind and thinks way outside the box with her ideas (part of me thinks she just doesn’t realize there is … Continue reading →